Kemp Calls June 17 Special Session to Redraw 2028 Districts, Tackle Georgia Voting System
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Updated · The New York Times · May 13
Kemp Calls June 17 Special Session to Redraw 2028 Districts, Tackle Georgia Voting System
13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 13
June 17 is the start date Brian Kemp set for a special legislative session to redraw Georgia’s state districts for the 2028 cycle and revisit election rules lawmakers left unresolved.
July 1 is the key deadline driving the voting-system push: a 2024 law would bar Georgia from using QR codes to tabulate ballots, forcing a switch experts warn could disrupt November voting.
Early voting for next week’s primaries is already underway, but lawmakers are moving now on 2028 maps to lock in lines before Republicans risk losing the governor’s office or legislature in November.
The session comes as Southern Republicans race to reshape maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act, though Georgia’s latest move centers on future state districts and election administration.
What does a landmark Supreme Court ruling mean for the future of voting maps across America?
How will Georgia's counties adopt new ballot technology without funding before the November midterms?
After Louisiana v. Callais: Georgia’s Urgent Redistricting, Voting Rights, and the Battle for Minority Representation
Overview
Following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp called an urgent special legislative session to begin on June 17, 2026. This session is a direct response to the Court’s ruling, which changed the legal standards for challenging gerrymandering and requires Georgia to immediately reevaluate and redraw its electoral maps. The main focus will be on redrawing congressional, state house, and state senate districts for the 2028 election cycle. This action highlights the significant impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on Georgia’s political landscape and the urgency of legislative response.